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Advisory noted on M.O.T. Cert.
DRIVE SHAFT C.V. BOOT SEVERELY DETERIORATED N/S INNER
Unable to see the faulty part, unless the cover shield is removed.
I am in contact with a good mechanic, he has never replaced one before.
Have looked at Youtube for some advice.
Is it a straightforward job?

Thanks..

Because the car is used infrequently, I connect a CTEK battery charger when the car is in garage. I usually leave the bonnet slightly ajar to accommodate the leads. This of course activates the bonnet open switch, which I assume prevents the electrical system going into sleep mode. Is it preferable ...

Thanks, intermittent electrical faults..... always vague.

Key/fob inserted as usual, all lights appeared as normal, usual sounds, fob fully home, engine turned but very slow, warning message appeared in panel Engine....... GARAGE. Removed fob, waited 10 secs, re inserted, engine turned over full speed and started. Has been perfect all day. Could it be a st...

Thanks.....a lot of useful info. to digest.

A good replcement? http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/searc ... a-e44.html

Still using the original VARTA 8 year old battery.

No problem in starting.

But... the coloured "tell tale" which should be showing GREEN is showing clear.

Should I now renew the battery, or keep using till it actually shows the usual failing symptoms?

Thanks, I have noted all your info.

The major problem, is that the fault is very intermittent, can go several days before fault shows.

Thanks for the info. I did not know that it would show up on a code scan

I am based in W.Yorks, will have a look for someone local..if poss.

Thanks for reply.

The fault can appear even when engine is hot.

Sorry forgot to mention it is auto.

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I took my car into LEEDS VW as arranged. Still could not obtain a firm positive answer. Was contacted mid afternoon, stating that a fault had been found, and the car would be completed tomorrow. Contacted again at 17:00, car now ready, all four injectors and the wiring loom replaced. VW to cover all...

My car is booked in with VW LEEDS on Mon.am.

They were very vague with this problem.

I now have a case ref. No. but that did not appear to help.

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Thanks again, I called VW LEEDS very impressed, he asked for the reg. No. then told me when the next long life oil change was due, confirmed as per the above post.

Thanks for your informative replies.

I have had a look through the Service Schedule book, the last service was 28 May 2009 Oil change at 14,500 Miles.

Long life engine oil used.

Present 31,500 Miles, time for another oil change?

Should a message appear Re. service?

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Thanks for your reply. I collect the vehicle next Tues.

I think it is absolutely standard, no modifications.

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